Cookie Policy

Last updated: 11/12/2025

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described below.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device, improve functionality, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or you delete them

  • First-party cookies – set by our website

  • Third-party cookies – set by services integrated into our site (e.g., embedded videos, analytics tools)

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:

  • Cookies needed for logging into the website

  • Cookies required to enable security features

  • Cookies used for spam protection (including those associated with Forminator forms)

Disabling these cookies may cause parts of the site to stop working.

2. Functional Cookies

These allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Saving your name, email address, and website when leaving a comment

  • Remembering your screen display preferences

  • Remembering login details if you choose the “Remember Me” option

3. Performance & Analytics Cookies (if applicable)

If enabled, these cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. They may collect anonymised information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Duration of visit

  • Browser type

  • General device information

Analytics cookies will not collect personally identifiable information unless you explicitly consent.

(If you would like, I can add Google Analytics / Matomo wording depending on what you use.)

4. Third-Party and Embedded Content Cookies

Some content on our site may come from external services (for example, embedded videos, images, or articles). These services may set their own cookies.

Third-party providers may include:

  • YouTube / Vimeo

  • Social media platforms

  • External article or media hosts

  • Anti-spam systems (e.g., reCAPTCHA, if enabled on your forms)

These cookies behave as though you have visited those external sites directly.

Cookies Set by Forms

Forms may use cookies or similar technologies for:

  • Spam prevention

  • Saving partially-completed forms

  • Security and performance purposes

These cookies help ensure grant enquiries, applications, and contact forms are submitted securely.

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Delete all cookies

  • Block all cookies

  • Block only third-party cookies

  • Clear cookies when closing the browser

  • Receive warnings before cookies are stored

Please note:
If you block essential cookies, some website features—such as submitting forms or logging in—may not work correctly.

Cookie Consent Banner

If our website uses a consent banner, you will be asked to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise which categories you allow

Your preferences can be changed at any time via CookieYes toggle at the bottom left of the screen.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we use cookies. The “Last updated” date will be amended accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us at:
hello@autohorn.co.uk